Morning Minutes: Feb. 26

Friday

Feb 26, 2010 at 12:01 AM

Word of the Day, Web Site of the Day, Number to Know, This Day in History, Today’s Featured Birthday and Daily Quote.

Word of the Day

Parsnip PAHR-snip (noun) A Eurasian biennial herb (Pastinaca sativa) of the carrot family with large pinnate leaves and yellow flowers that is cultivated for its long tapered edible root which is cooked as a vegetable; also , the root -- www.merriam-webster.com

Web Site of the Day

Ruba.com
www.ruba.com

Planning a trip, or just dreaming about one? Check Ruba for travel guides written by real people. The user-generated content ranges from city guides to more specific topics, like the best vegan food in Houston. There’s also a section to find guided tours.

Number to Know

1919: Year when Grand Canyon National Park was designated a national park. It happened on this date.

This Day in History

Feb. 26, 1993: World Trade Center bombing: In New York City, a truck bomb parked below the North Tower of the World Trade Center explodes, killing six and injuring more than one thousand.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Musician/actress Erykah Badu (39)

Daily Quote

“You build on failure. You use it as a stepping stone. Close the door on the past. You don't try to forget the mistakes, but you don't dwell on it. You don't let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.” - Johnny Cash, who was born on this date in 1932.

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